Accession Number
1952/2.9

Title
Ancient Temple

Artist(s)
Ynez Johnston

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1950

Medium & Support
casein on paper

Dimensions
21 5/8 in x 13 15/16 in (54.9 cm x 35.4 cm);32 1/16 in x 26 1/16 in (81.5 cm x 66.2 cm);21 5/8 in x 13 15/16 in (54.93 cm x 35.4 cm)

Credit Line
Museum Purchase

Subject matter
Ynez Johnston worked with a variety of media to create complex and detailed two and three dimensional pieces. She was inspired by the cultures she encountered on her travels in Mexico and Europe. Ancient Temple evokes the structures and symbolism of an ancient society such as that of the Mayans, Incans, or Aztecs. Johnston was born in Berkeley, California and resided in the United States for the majority of her life with the exception of her extensive travels in Mexico, Europe, and India.

Physical Description
This is an abstract painting with much detail, of irregular shapes delineated by thin white lines. Inside the shapes of varying sizes there are other lines, details, and symbols in a multitude of different colors.

Primary Object Classification
Painting

Primary Object Type
abstract

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
Abstract (fine arts style)
American (North American)
abstraction
ancient
modern and contemporary art
temples (buildings)